Illawarra man jumps from plane in budgie-smugglers for cancer awareness

This week, he'll jump from an aeroplane wearing only his budgie-smugglers... and a parachute, of course!

When Mr Murray's not practicing as a local Real Estate Agent, he's an avid campaigner for the Cancer Council, raising funds and awareness for the non-discriminatory and insidious disease that impacts so many lives each year.

This 'risque' skydiving stunt is his latest effort to raise the profile of his major fundraising push, the Great Ocean Pool Crawl, which is now in its eleventh year.

Mr Murray says he's performing the brazen act as a bargaining chip to encourage more people to take part in the pool crawl, which will see participants swim two laps in seven local ocean pools.

"You do something a bit outlandish and people will notice it, and that's what I want them to do."

Since 2002, the pool crawl has raised over $150,000 for the NSW Cancer Council and funds have been directed to improving cancer support services across the Illawarra.

My Murray says braving the cold (and the chafe) will be all worth it, if he can continue to help raise funds for the cause.

"Let the jokes come and let people laugh, as long as they notice.

"It's only going to take about 30-40 seconds, so I can deal with that," he said.

As for the pool crawl, with temperatures slightly higher at a balmy 24 degrees, Mr Murray says there will be plenty happening on the day for the whole family.

"It's a great experience, people get dressed up, and we have prizes for fancy dress and for the highest fundraiser."

Oh, and in case you were wondering, the budgie smugglers he'll be wearing... they're red!